Things to do & places to visit in Carlton, Oregon, United States

Carlton city in Oregon, United States. Timezone: America/Los_Angeles, current date and time: Sunday, May 05, 2024, 13:13.

Top things to do (6)

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5.0 Equestrian Wine Tours (137 reviews)
- Best of two worlds! Riding and Wine Tasting
Wine Tours & Tastings

This was our second time riding with Equestrian Wine Tours. Sarah and Amber are top-notch when it comes to safety, making sure everyone is having a good time, and entertaining with a fount of information about the area and vineyards. The mounts are very well trained and cared for Tennessee Walkers (which have an amazing smooth gait). And the views are gorgeous! There was a change in the wineries from the first time, a few years ago and I prefer what they've done; You now visit 2 wineries and spend more time riding amongst the beautifully maintained vineyards with expansive vistas. Highly recommend!! See more..
5.0 Soter Vineyards (74 reviews)
- Excellent wine tasting
Wineries & Vineyards

We are open 7 days a week by advanced appointment only. See more..
5.0 Chris James Cellars (34 reviews)
- Great little hidden winery
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Chris James Cellars is a family owned and operated vineyard and winery that produces unique and interesting wines in Carlton, Oregon. We produced our first wines in 2015 and have since grown to offer a wide selection of whites, reds and sparkling wines. Our approach to white wines is to emphasize and preserve the varietal aromatics, flavor and acidity. In red wines we seek to develop intense flavors through harvest decisions and winemaking techniques during fermentation and focus on mouthfeel and silky texture during maturation. The tasting room is open Friday through Sunday, 12pm-5pm (February through November) and by appointment. The tasting room is tended by the cellar staff who are responsible for making the wines and can offer personalized winery and vineyard tours tailored to your interests. The tasting room is available for private events. See more..
5.0 K&M Wines (30 reviews)
- Great Wines & Superb Hospitality in Downtown Carlton
Sunday: 12:00 PM - 5:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

Wine tasting room and art space in the heart of Oregon wine country. We grow Chardonnay and Pinot noir from vines planted in 1983. We make small production, food friendly wines. Come taste our wines! $10 Tasting fee waived with a 2 bottle purchase. We look forward to hosting you! See more..
5.0 Lemelson Vineyards (17 reviews)
- Great visit. Ask for Reed when you visit.
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

Lemelson Vineyards Tasting Room is open daily from 11 – 4. Our picturesque Tasting Room overlooks welcoming patios and our estate Stermer vineyard. We invite you to visit us and enjoy a selection of organically farmed estate Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris and Riesling from our seven Willamette Valley vineyard sites. $30 tasting fee is waived with 3-bottle purchase or 2 bottles of single vineyard Pinot Noir and to our Wine Club Members. Walk-ins are welcome for groups of six or less when space is available and large group reservations are available on a limited basis, reservations are always encouraged. Three outdoor patios are available for picnics and leisurely tastings. We look forward to your visit! See more..
5.0 Ghost Hill Cellars (5 reviews)
- Century farm Oregon wine experience
Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

A great experience for a grass roots Oregon farm and wine experience. Mike and Drenda Bayliss, third generation farmers were amazing. See more..
5.0 Gypsy Dancer wines (5 reviews)
- Fantastic place
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

We drove by the town of Carlton and wandered into the Gypsy Dancer Wines. What a pleasant surprise for us at the end of our trip to Oregon! We enjoyed the wines offered to us at the tasting, and especially the proprietor Christine whose warm reception made the tasting much more pleasant. The wines at Gypsy Dancer are good; the people there are friendly; so go there if you happen to be near Carlton. See more..
5.0 Farmhouse Provisions (4 reviews)
- Fantastic wine tasting experience!
Spent < 1 hour Speciality & Gift Shops • Wineries & Vineyards

Wonderful local foodstuffs (cheeses, bread, produce and more) to make your wine vacation in Carlton a real hit! See more..
5.0 Farmhouse Romance Boutique (4 reviews)
- What a charming shop and surprising find
Speciality & Gift Shops

Farmhouse Romance Boutique was conceived as a retail option for those seeking a unique shopping experience steeped in the bygone eras of the 20's through the 60's. We work constantly to blend value, uniqueness and romance into the shopping experience by sourcing one-of-a kind vintage jewelry and home decor items, blending them with a contemporary mix of new clothing, jewelry, and fragrances. See more..
5.0 Tendril Wine Cellars (4 reviews)
- Great wines
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

Cellar Door Wine Tours took us to Tendril Wine Cellars first on our 3-winery tour and warned us we'd like it best. We truly did. Each wine was delicious. I'm an Oregon pinot noir fan and they make great ones, but also loved their white pinot noir and rose. Tasting manager Andrew was delightful and kept us both informed and laughing! The tasting room is very small, but they also have outside picnic tables for warmer months. Make an appointment and enjoy! I signed up for the wine club as I enjoyed every sip. See more..
5.0 Seven of Hearts (2 reviews)
- Best-value wines
Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards • Wine Bars
I was the only wine taster there and so got the undivided attention of the owner/winemaker, which greatly enhanced my experience. We spent more than an hour sampling 7 or 8 wines, going over the background of each. The vast majority of the wines was very good. But most importantly, they were not outrageously expensive. I bought a bottle made from their own grapes and enjoyed it that evening over dinner. It was delicious. See more..
5.0 Craft Wine Co (2 reviews)
- Great service & very nice, interesting wines
This location was reported permanently closed Wineries & Vineyards

Having enjoyed some Omero Pinot Noir in England, we decided to seek this place out while on holiday in Oregon. We used Google Maps to find it but it wasn't obvious when we arrived, it is a warehouse with a tasting area inside, but this does not detract from the experience, service and quality of what is on offer. We met Laura, who was so kind and helpful. She offered us a taste of all the wines she makes, and it was really interesting to compare the different styles of each of the three brands of wine made by the company. She was very friendly and helpful, and we would highly recommend a visit if you are seeking a genuine and authentic wine tasting experience. This was the first of many wineries we visited in Oregon, but this was by far our favourite wine tasting experience - no others matched up to it in terms of service and variety of wines. Thank you, Laura! See more..
5.0 Monks Gate Winery (1 review)
- Beautiful gem!
Wineries & Vineyards

Beautiful setting, amazing Riesling, and friendly staff. Very charming and authentic. Fun gifts and loved the welcoming vineyard dog. Highly recommend! See more..
5.0 Zena's Wines (1 review)
- Best Wine Tasting Experience Ever
Wineries & Vineyards
Jennifer at Zena's in Carolton, OR welcomes you to taste unique Oregon Wines paired with excellent food choices to create a memorable experience!! Founders of Zena's are descendants of Oregon Pioneers and use Oregon fruit to create incrediblely unique wines. See more..
5.0 Twelve Wine (1 review)
- they were in passport and glad we went as they are retiring and shutting down the winery.
This location was reported permanently closed Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

Twelve is a family-owned winery that's been making small lots of high-quality wine since 2003. We primarily focus on Pinot Noir but we also make a unique Estate White. We invite you to visit our tasting room in downtown Carlton, Oregon! See more..
4.5 Anne Amie Vineyards (95 reviews)
- Love, Love, Love these Wines!!
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

A 25-acre winery that produces such fine wines as Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Gris, White Riesling and Gewürztraminer. See more..
4.5 Laurel Ridge (51 reviews)
- 10/10 Winery
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Come and enjoy our beautiful and relaxing estate setting, while tasting our wonderful wines. We are a family owned, legacy estate winery, specializing in small production and single-vineyard bottlings. From our Pinot Noir, Pinot Gris, to Rosé and a couple of bold, yet elegant red blends, you are sure to find something you like. Come enjoy our tasting flights, cheese plates and friendly hospitality team! See more..
4.5 Cana's Feast Winery (42 reviews)
- Bold Reds on Nice Outdoor Patio
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

We are a small winery of devoted individuals who care deeply about the quality of the wines we make and the genuine hospitality we offer. We’re just as honored by the place our bottle occupies on your table as we are by the occasion of your visit to our winery. We have a down-to-earth approach to what we do. Drinking wine should enhance your experience, and be more about enjoyment than social status. Whatever your occasion may be, we are committed to crafting wines that enhance the food, the friendship and the good-sense that led to an open bottle. If you decided to come for a visit, you’d find our Tuscan-inspired winery, located just north of historic downtown Carlton, Oregon. It looks out onto the pastoral charm of rolling hills and the coastal mountain range of the northern Willamette Valley… if you’re into beautiful views and that sort of thing See more..
4.5 Willamette Coast Ride (23 reviews)
- Perfect riding adventure.
Spent More than 3 hours Horseback Riding Tours

My husband and I came in August after COVID cancelled our previous vacation plans. Lindley was very accommodating of our short notice and helped me determine if the ride would be suitable for my husband who has horse experience but isn’t an expert rider. The first day we were welcomed and paired up with our horses. They had a few options of sturdy steeds and quickly found a nice match for each rider. The first morning we settled in with a ride around the property and hopping over a few ditches and then moved on to a winery in the afternoon. Each day of riding was fantastic, different from before and progressively more advanced which made for a perfect week. We had a blast and learned a lot from Justin on our rides. Galloping on the beach was such a treat and we can’t wait to come back. They were very thoughtful about social distancing, wearing masks and always having hand sanitizer. Thanks to Neiko, Peter, Sapphire, Primrose and Peter (aka White Lightening) for the rides! See more..
4.5 Carlton Cellars (16 reviews)
- Great wine!
This location was reported permanently closed Wineries & Vineyards

Cartlon Cellars is a great up and coming winery! The location is really convenient--walking distance from the Horseradish. We loved all of the wine. And the prices are great. Dave Grooters, the owner and winemaker, was onsite and personally gave us a wine tasting. We really enjoyed the wine and look forward to going back! See more..
4.5 Our Lady of GuadalupeTrappist Abbey (10 reviews)
- Walk to the Shrine
Points of Interest & Landmarks

Pick up a map at Reception and walk up the trail to the Shrine of Our Lady. Quiet, cool and restful setting among the forest trees. At the Shrine there's a wonderful view over the Willamette Valley. On the return trip down, veer to the right at the first fork in the path and follow the sign to 'Mount Hood'. A short hike to a fenceline overlooking hills of beautiful vineyards with the mountain in the distance. Great way to spend a few hours communing with nature at the Abbey. See more..
4.5 Flâneur Wines (5 reviews)
- Best food and wine pairing we have ever had!
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Flâneur Winery & Vineyards creates exceptional Willamette Valley wines made from their estates, La Belle Promenade in the Chehalem Mountains AVA and Flanerie Vineyard in the Ribbon Ridge AVA. Winemaker, Grant Coulter has crafted an award winning portfolio of Pinot Noir, Chardonnay, Pinot Meunier, Aligote, Gruner Veltliner and traditional method sparkling wine. The French name, Flâneur, is a word used to describe leisurely wanderers in Paris in the mid-nineteenth century by renowned poet Charles Baudelaire. Flâneur encapsulates the idea that the mind functions best at a slow pace, and that curiosity can uncover a life of significance. This was the life that Founder, Marty Doerschlag lived between selling his first company and starting Flâneur Wines in 2013. Today, Flâneur Wines currently hosts tastings year round in the historically renovated Madsen Grain Elevator and in their 80-year-old Barn, overlooking one of the finest vineyard views in the Willamette Valley. See more..
4.5 Scott Paul Wines (2 reviews)
- Informative
This location was reported permanently closed Spent < 1 hour Wineries & Vineyards

We were surprised that the day we went here, there were free tastings for the opening of the Memorial Day weekend. The wines were delicious and the guy pouring was very informative. I learned a lot. See more..
4.0 Ken Wright Cellars (66 reviews)
- Fabulous Staff and Wines
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

The ultimate single vineyard Pinot Noir tasting experience in Oregon. Located in rural Carlton, Oregon Ken Wright Cellars is devoted to showcasing the inherent quality of 13 vineyard sites. We believe that Pinot Noir is the ultimate vehicle for expressing the aroma, flavor and texture of the location in which it is grown. To understand Oregon Pinot Noir is to understand geology. Our tasting room will provide you with an in-depth geological tour of the Willamette Valley and our knowledgeable staff will add to your visit by sharing Ken's 30 years of experience of Oregon wine growing. Ken Wright, now known world-wide as a master of Pinot Noir in Oregon when he was featured at the first Oregon wine maker on the cover of the Wine Spectator and has received over 100 90 scores from Wine Spectator. Not only is Ken Wright Cellars a family owned and operated company, they are a company with a purpose that is rooted in their community. Rejoice in knowing that every bottle, glass or taste See more..
4.0 Carlton Winemakers Studio (56 reviews)
- Eleanor, excelling even in a mask
Sunday: 11:00 AM - 5:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards

The Carlton Winemakers Studio is an elite Oregon winemaking facility with more than 15 years of history as a home and launch pad for some of the most groundbreaking wines from the Pacific Northwest. It was the vision of its founding partners to provide a location for high quality winemaking in an efficient, economical and highly collaborative environment. So, in the heart of the Willamette Valley in 2002, they opened the Northwest’s first alternating proprietorship and first winery built to LEED standards. With top of the line equipment and a talented full-time staff, The Carlton Winemakers Studio allows artisan winemakers to focus solely on their craft. This has attracted an array of pioneering Oregon winemakers and new winemaking talent through its cellar over the years. Thus, the studio’s tasting room is always filled with an eclectic selection of Oregon and Washington wines in an array of styles from some of the wine world’s most exciting talent. Unassuming and down-to-earth See more..
4.0 Noble Pig Winery (1 review)
- Wonderful Winery Tasting Room in Carlton OR
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards
Unexpected wine tasting room. Host was very knowledgeable and the wine was great. They have developed lots of fun branded materials around the "noble pig." If you're in the Willamette Valley, stopping in Carlton, check out the Noble Pig. See more..
2.0 The Tasting Room (1 review)
- No thanks...
Wineries & Vineyards
The tasting room was recommended to us because you could try wines from different wineries under one roof. It didn't happen. There were very few wines to taste, no water crackers, NO WATER, no spitoons and a bored server. It was a bad experience and expensive too. Just go to the wineries. It generally a better deal. See more..
Shades of Color (0 review)
Speciality & Gift Shops
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Abbott Claim (0 review)
Sunday: 10:00 AM - 4:00 PM Wineries & Vineyards
Located in the Yamhill-Carlton AVA of Oregon’s Willamette Valley, Abbott Claim is perched atop the Savannah Ridge, a 170-acre boundary that hosts some of the oldest soils in the Willamette Valley. As stewards of the land, the team has implemented organic and regenerative farming practices in the vineyard and its surroundings since 2018, crafting examples of Pinot Noir and Chardonnay that truly speak to place. Tastings are held on a reservation basis only, allowing guests to fully immerse themselves in their experience. See more..
Carlton Hill Wine Company (0 review)
Spent 1-2 hours Wineries & Vineyards

Carlton Hill is a small estate perched among the western hills of the Yamhill-Carlton AVA. From our 11-acre vineyard planted on ancient seabed soils, we produce “Estate” and “Reserve” Pinot Noirs that feature a true expression of each vintage. Come join us for a private tasting and tour of our estate vineyard by appointment only. See you soon! See more..